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Avatar for Drip Doctors Plumbing & Drain Cleaning

Drip Doctors Plumbing & Drain Cleaning

1060 Lazy Lane
4.83(
6
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Drip Doctors Plumbing & Drain Cleaning

1060 Lazy Lane
4.83(
6
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
164 local quotes requested

Drip Doctors Plumbing & Drain Cleaning is a fully licensed and insured plumbing company dedicated to quality, reliability, and fast service. From leaky faucets to major sewer line issues, our certified team is here to handle it all with professionalism and a smile. Trust the pros—Follow the Drip!

"If you need a plumber, hire the Drip Dr's. They are very thoughtful and pleasant. The work was done with excellence. They also left everything clean, and took all the trash with them Thank you, Drip Dr's, job very well done."

Sarah S on October 2025

Drip Doctors Plumbing & Drain Cleaning is a fully licensed and insured plumbing company dedicated to quality, reliability, and fast service. From leaky faucets to major sewer line issues, our certified team is here to handle it all with professionalism and a smile. Trust the pros—Follow the Drip!

"If you need a plumber, hire the Drip Dr's. They are very thoughtful and pleasant. The work was done with excellence. They also left everything clean, and took all the trash with them Thank you, Drip Dr's, job very well done."

Sarah S on October 2025


"L Collins Plumbing made our toilet replacement completely hassle-free, and we're thrilled with the result! He communicated clearly, worked with impressive efficiency, and the quality of the work is excellent. We especially appreciated that there was zero mess for us to clean up afterwards ? he took care of everything, including disposing of the old toilet and all the trash. Highly recommend L Collins for a job well done!"

Amanda M on May 2025

I'm a licensed plumber in the triad area, with 15 years of experience in new construction residential and commercial, remodel and service

"L Collins Plumbing made our toilet replacement completely hassle-free, and we're thrilled with the result! He communicated clearly, worked with impressive efficiency, and the quality of the work is excellent. We especially appreciated that there was zero mess for us to clean up afterwards ? he took care of everything, including disposing of the old toilet and all the trash. Highly recommend L Collins for a job well done!"

Amanda M on May 2025


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Pride Plumbing

205 N Main St
5.00(
7
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Pride Plumbing

205 N Main St
5.00(
7
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
57 local quotes requested

Since 1965, Pride Plumbing has been privileged to provide high-quality plumbing repair and installation services to our neighbors. From simple leaky faucets to new water heaters and sewer lines, we handle every turn of the pipe wrench with care and expertise. Our family has built a legacy of exceptional plumbing service, and we are committed to maintaining that legacy.

Since 1965, Pride Plumbing has been privileged to provide high-quality plumbing repair and installation services to our neighbors. From simple leaky faucets to new water heaters and sewer lines, we handle every turn of the pipe wrench with care and expertise. Our family has built a legacy of exceptional plumbing service, and we are committed to maintaining that legacy.


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Elite Plumbing & Drain Cleaning LLC

1574 Leslie St
4.98(
31
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Elite Plumbing & Drain Cleaning LLC

1574 Leslie St
4.98(
31
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
115 local quotes requested
9 years of experience

We're dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in service, installation, and repair for all phases of your plumbing needs. We specialize in a variety of residential and commercial services and take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.

"On time, responsive, unrushed, focused, careful and effective. Did exactly what was needed with no up-selling. Exceeded all expectations (and I am picky). Excellent value at a fair and reasonable cost. Highly recommended. "

Richard W on September 2025

We're dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in service, installation, and repair for all phases of your plumbing needs. We specialize in a variety of residential and commercial services and take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.

"On time, responsive, unrushed, focused, careful and effective. Did exactly what was needed with no up-selling. Exceeded all expectations (and I am picky). Excellent value at a fair and reasonable cost. Highly recommended. "

Richard W on September 2025


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Next Level Plumbing, LLC

860 Black Lake Rd
5.00(
5
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Next Level Plumbing, LLC

860 Black Lake Rd
5.00(
5
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 years of experience

Next Level Plumbing LLC has a single mission: Complete Customer Satisfaction! We have consistently focused on the needs of our customers, providing personalized attention and a stress-free experience. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. We look forward to building a lasting relationship and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Very professional. We love our new gas logs."

Francis M on January 2023

Next Level Plumbing LLC has a single mission: Complete Customer Satisfaction! We have consistently focused on the needs of our customers, providing personalized attention and a stress-free experience. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. We look forward to building a lasting relationship and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Very professional. We love our new gas logs."

Francis M on January 2023


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Practical Plumbing Service, LLC

4643 Buffalo Ford Rd
4.87(
67
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Practical Plumbing Service, LLC

4643 Buffalo Ford Rd
4.87(
67
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
8 years of experience

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet your needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Prompt, professional and informative. Great customer service!"

Tracy D on July 2024

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet your needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Prompt, professional and informative. Great customer service!"

Tracy D on July 2024


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Sedona Waterproofing Solutions

188 Crowell Drive NW
4.67(
65
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Approved Pro

Sedona Waterproofing Solutions

188 Crowell Drive NW
4.67(
65
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
106 local quotes requested

Welcome to Sedona Waterproofing Solutions! We have been serving the greater North Carolina area for over a year. We pride ourselves on quality work and our ability to make our customers happy. Call today for a phone call for a phone consultation at 704-960-7906 for a free phone estimate or general pricing questions. PLEASE NOTE THAT MOLD AND AIR QUALITY WILL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE RENTERS IF YOU ARE LEASING YOUR PROPERTY! Thank you. We specialize in crawl space repair, Mold remediation basement repair as well as foundations. We do not offer services for small interior mold issues.

"Excellent work and very courteous and professional."

Mark S on September 2023

Welcome to Sedona Waterproofing Solutions! We have been serving the greater North Carolina area for over a year. We pride ourselves on quality work and our ability to make our customers happy. Call today for a phone call for a phone consultation at 704-960-7906 for a free phone estimate or general pricing questions. PLEASE NOTE THAT MOLD AND AIR QUALITY WILL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE RENTERS IF YOU ARE LEASING YOUR PROPERTY! Thank you. We specialize in crawl space repair, Mold remediation basement repair as well as foundations. We do not offer services for small interior mold issues.

"Excellent work and very courteous and professional."

Mark S on September 2023


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Bell Cow Heating and Cooling

1328 Sapona Rd
4.50(
355
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Approved Pro

Bell Cow Heating and Cooling

1328 Sapona Rd
4.50(
355
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
95 local quotes requested
11 years of experience

Bell Cow is a fully licensed and insured construction and trade-services provider. We have licensed general contractors on staff, along with a team of HVAC, Plumbing, and Electrical personnel spread throughout our North Carolina and Virginia markets. Our goal is to provide turn-key service for our residential and commercial customers alike, providing emergency repair, flexible payment options, dedicated customer service, and tailored solutions to fix what's broken. Don't get milked by the other guys, call Bell Cow or visit us online at BellCowServices.com

"no comments."

Mike C on February 2025

Bell Cow is a fully licensed and insured construction and trade-services provider. We have licensed general contractors on staff, along with a team of HVAC, Plumbing, and Electrical personnel spread throughout our North Carolina and Virginia markets. Our goal is to provide turn-key service for our residential and commercial customers alike, providing emergency repair, flexible payment options, dedicated customer service, and tailored solutions to fix what's broken. Don't get milked by the other guys, call Bell Cow or visit us online at BellCowServices.com

"no comments."

Mike C on February 2025


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Zoom Drain of Greensboro

105 Creek Ridge Rd Suite G
4.95(
10
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Approved Pro

Zoom Drain of Greensboro

105 Creek Ridge Rd Suite G
4.95(
10
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
46 local quotes requested
1 years of experience

Zoom Drain of Greensboro are your preferred drain clearing and sewer main professionals. With the capability to handle even the toughest plumbing emergency, you can call on the experts with Zoom Drain to handle the work in an affordable and quick manner. At Zoom, our technicians are formally trained in diagnosing drain problems and performing expert drain cleaning in our state of the art training center. Cleaning drains is our specialty and each of our technicians cleans thousands every year, more than the average plumber will clean in a lifetime! Unlike many of our competitors who perform heating, air conditioning and other services, in addition to plumbing services, we specialize in drains and sewers. And while its admirable to be a jack of all trades, it's best for our customers that we be a master of one: drain and sewer services.

"I would use the company again"

Anthony C on August 2025

Zoom Drain of Greensboro are your preferred drain clearing and sewer main professionals. With the capability to handle even the toughest plumbing emergency, you can call on the experts with Zoom Drain to handle the work in an affordable and quick manner. At Zoom, our technicians are formally trained in diagnosing drain problems and performing expert drain cleaning in our state of the art training center. Cleaning drains is our specialty and each of our technicians cleans thousands every year, more than the average plumber will clean in a lifetime! Unlike many of our competitors who perform heating, air conditioning and other services, in addition to plumbing services, we specialize in drains and sewers. And while its admirable to be a jack of all trades, it's best for our customers that we be a master of one: drain and sewer services.

"I would use the company again"

Anthony C on August 2025


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1-800-Plumber +Air of Triad

1744 Westchester Dr Suite 101
4.83(
6
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Approved Pro

1-800-Plumber +Air of Triad

1744 Westchester Dr Suite 101
4.83(
6
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
158 local quotes requested
1 years of experience

1-800-Plumber + Air of Triad is focused on being the BEST! It's not about being better than everyone else, instead our focus is on providing you with the fast, dependable plumbing and emergency services when you need it most. Our goal is to give you the BEST experience you have ever received from a service based business.

"Great crew!!! Great job!!!"

John C on April 2025

1-800-Plumber + Air of Triad is focused on being the BEST! It's not about being better than everyone else, instead our focus is on providing you with the fast, dependable plumbing and emergency services when you need it most. Our goal is to give you the BEST experience you have ever received from a service based business.

"Great crew!!! Great job!!!"

John C on April 2025

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Water Heaters questions, answered by experts

The chemicals in a water softener can wear down the anode rod in the heater and shorten its life span. However, for most people, the benefits of the softener outweigh this potential drawback.

Have a plumber inspect the anode rod annually for damage, as replacing the anode rod is far less expensive than replacing the entire water heater.

A well-maintained hot water recirculating pump can last 5 to 15 years. Pumps that run continuously may have a shorter lifespan than demand-controlled models. Hard water can reduce longevity by causing mineral buildup in the pump and pipes. Regular maintenance, such as cleaning or replacing filters, can extend the pump’s lifespan.

No state requires you to vent an electric water heater. Other installation requirements for water heaters will vary, though, depending on the state and local jurisdiction in which you live. Some places require permits, while others don’t. Some may force you to place the appliance a certain distance from any walls or other appliances, while others don't. When you find a local professional to install a water heater, this expert will ensure you follow all the local regulations.

You don’t have to replace expansion tanks at the same time as your hot water heater. You may be able to go six to 12 years or more before needing to replace your expansion tank. At $150 to $450, hot water heater expansion tanks are usually much more affordable than the cost of hot water tanks themselves, which average about $1,190.

It usually takes a professional water heater installer between two and three hours to remove an existing water heater and install a new tank heater. However, it could take four to five hours if they have to work in a small utility closet or another tight area, like a crawl space. Tankless water heaters have a more complicated installation process, so they will take a bit longer. Additionally, a gas water heater requires a connection to a gas line, and that alone can add about an hour to the installation timeline compared to installing an electric water heater.

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